California Statewide Special ElectionNovember 4, 2025
Official Voter Information Guide
Official Voter Information Guide
Certificate of Correctness
I, Shirley N. Weber, Secretary of State of the State of California, do hereby certify that the information included herein will be submitted to the electors of the State of California at the Statewide Special Election to be held throughout the State on November 4, 2025, and that this guide has been correctly prepared in accordance with the law. Witness my hand and the Great Seal of the State in Sacramento, California, this 17th day of September, 2025.
Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Secretary of State
Message from the Secretary of State
Dear California Voter,
Your participation in every election is vital to ensuring democracy thrives. As a California voter, you will have an opportunity to vote in the upcoming November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election. This election will ask you to approve or reject a ballot proposition.
You have a number of ways to participate as California continues to protect and expand your right to vote. We uphold universal vote-by-mail ballots, multiple in-person voting approaches, same-day voter registration, and provisional voting, all designed to make voting accessible and secure.
This Voter Information Guide is designed to help you make an informed decision on Proposition 50. Inside, you will find key details about when, where, and how to cast your ballot, as well as an impartial summary and analysis of the measure. The guide presents official arguments both in favor of and against Proposition 50, along with rebuttals, so you can consider multiple perspectives before making your choice.
Your Guide Includes:
- A neutral summary of Proposition 50, with arguments for and against, including contact information for supporters and opponents.
- Clear instructions on how to vote—by mail, in person, or via secure drop box. Plus, reminders to sign and seal your ballot.
- Information on Where’s My Ballot alerts at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov.
- Details on extended voting days and vote centers in Voter’s Choice Act counties, where you can register and vote on the same day.
Participating in elections is vital to having a say in decisions that affect our lives and how our community operates. I encourage you to take the time to learn about the issue and the implications of this election, then make your choice. Voting means your voice will be heard and you have a say in the future.
Thank you for keeping our democracy strong!